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WG57 VGN

2008 Mini Cooper

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mini Cooper61,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG57 VGN
MakeMini
ModelCooper
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 120,189 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2025 120,188 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement The calliper arm is forward (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2024 101,429 miles

Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding

Engine oil leak (Under-shields fitted)

Pass 16 Oct 2023 98,049 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 98,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,905 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,022 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 85,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 79,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn smooth on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,640 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe, general surface corrosion.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 63,321 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 56,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,700 miles

unable too open boot

under shields fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 43,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2012 27,977 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 27,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,942 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,189 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing but the near side is worst

How Reliable is the Mini Cooper?

Based on 1,705,479 MOT tests across 247,583 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
5,128
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
247,583
On UK Roads
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WG57 VGN is a 2008 Mini Cooper in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mini Cooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 61,507 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini Cooper typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mini Cooper is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG57 VGN registered?

WG57 VGN is a 2008 Mini Cooper, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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